Climate change is changing the history of Black Americans. Extreme weather events not only break weather records, they impact families in ways that will have long lasting effects for generations to come.
Articles by Lamar and Ronnie Tyler
While They’re Playing Politics, Our Children Suffer
Find out how the use of a simple carbon monoxide detector could have prevented dozens of illnesses in an Atlanta school.
The Critical Next Steps For Clean Air
Read about the American Lung Association’s Healthy Air Agenda for President Obama as well as things you can do to reduce air pollution.
Pass The Baton Because Parents Make A Difference
Moms Clean Air Force contributor Ronnie Tyler tells us how joining MCAF changed her life and how joining the fight for clean air can change yours.
Environmental Injustice Is Making Me Sick
Learn how contaminated fish and seafood warnings are too difficult to find and interpret and fail to reach minority and low income communities.
Laila Ali Joins Moms Clean Air Force (Video)!
Watch her video to learn why Laila Ali chose to become a member of Moms Clean Air Force and fight for clean air and a healthy planet for our children.
Teaching African American Children To Be Environmental Stewards
Read an interview with Angelou Ezeilo about the importance of exposing African American children to nature so they can become environmental stewards.
Grammy Winner, Speech Thomas Talks To MCAF
Read an interview with Arrested Development’s Speech Thomas in which he discusses environmentalism within the African American community.
Be Air Aware: Gift Pack Giveaway
Earth Day 2012 is behind us, but caring for the planet should be an ongoing way of life. So let’s use the excitement and momentum that we’ve built during all of the activities this month to motivate our actions all year long. …
Earth Day: Start Them When They’re Young
Learn how to make your home more environmentally-friendly while you teach your children to become environmentally conscious adults.
When It Comes to Clean Air, I Am My Sister’s Keeper
Read about one Moms Clean Air Force mom’s struggle to balance work with the needs of her son with asthma and how asthma creates family economic problems.
Air Of Injustice: A Reason To Celebrate Black History Month
Read about Black History Month accomplishments to celebrate in the fight against pollution.